Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:16PM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COTTONWOOD BURN SCAR IN BEAVER COUNTY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR EAST CENTRAL
BEAVER COUNTY...
At 316 PM MDT, In addition to the Beaver River debris flow, an
additional debris flow will be moving through North Creek area
imminently. Move to higher ground now!...A large debris flow has
over topped the diversion dam in Beaver Canyon, and continues to
move down HW 153 in lower Beaver Canyon. Several additional debris
flow waves are forthcoming on the Beaver River. Debris flow waves
are expected to come in pulses as this debris flow continues
downstream into the Grove area of Beaver City, with the initial wave
reaching there imminently. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen over the majority of basins in the Beaver Canyon area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar has resulted in debris flows
moving through the Beaver River system downstream to the Grove area
of Beaver City, and the South Fork of North Creek. The debris flow
can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Beaver City...specifically the
Grove area. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in
Beaver County. A very large debris flow is moving down
the Beaver River now! An additional debris flow is
moving into North Creek Now!
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in and around
the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Beaver City...specifically the Grove area, and the North Creek
area.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County. Severe debris
flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may
be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to
safety.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Beaver, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: